Sportswear giant were advertising Barcelona shirts with the Brazilian midfielder's name on the back

By Dream Team FC

31st December 2017,8:28 am

Updated: 31st December 2017,11:46 am

Nike have given the rumour mill a mighty spin.

An advert appeared on the sportswear giant’s website stating that ‘Philippe Coutinho is ready to light up Camp Nou” before offering punters the chance to buy a Barcelona shirt with the Brazilian midfielder’s name on the back.

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